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I'm back! :)

Until this week I hadn't been running for AGES. This week has been great though! I ran 5 times this week. Instead of the C25K I've been using the headspace...

Until this week I hadn't been running for AGES. This week has been great though!...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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New to group

Hi everyone, just joined but i have done run 1 & 2 week 1 on c25k and tonight is run 3. Im 44 overweight and thought these runs would kill me as ive not ran...

Hi everyone, just joined but i have done run 1 & 2 week 1 on c25k and tonight is...

ItsyBitsy

•5 years ago

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Wk9run1

Taking a bit longer than 9 weeks but hey ho:- 3 kids and a job. Did it though! 5k at last! Up to now following Jo Whiley's great commentary to the letter, the...

Taking a bit longer than 9 weeks but hey ho:- 3 kids and a job. Did it though! 5...

Setteeyeti

Graduate•5 years ago

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Starting in the morning!!!

Ok ok I’m sat here literally on my sofa (couch!) overthinking the pain I’m going to experience at 6.30am in the morning as I’m starting C25K for the first...

Ok ok I’m sat here literally on my sofa (couch!) overthinking the pain I’m going...

MaresV

•5 years ago

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Ran 5K

So I graduated on Wednesday since then i’ve kinda done my own thing, Friday I ran as fast as I comfortably could for 5 mins, then walked for 4, ran for 4,...

So I graduated on Wednesday since then i’ve kinda done my own thing, Friday I ra...

RunnerLCA

Graduate•5 years ago

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At Last Week 9

Ran Wk9 R1 today it’s taken me longer than I hoped to get here due to illness and work but today I ran for 30 minutes and loved everyone of those minutes. I...

Ran Wk9 R1 today it’s taken me longer than I hoped to get here due to illness an...

Andyeliot

Graduate•5 years ago

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Is it me?

I graduated from C25k a couple weeks ago and I've been running 5k just for fun, trying to lower my time. I love it. I'm highly motivated. I don't feel any...

I graduated from C25k a couple weeks ago and I've been running 5k just for fun, ...

Dominicano

Graduate•5 years ago

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Loosing motivation

Hi everyone just wanted to vent out all my emotions. I’ve really lost motivation in myself and my running as I’ve just come out of a relationship and am not...

Hi everyone just wanted to vent out all my emotions. I’ve really lost motivation...

Ol3cha

•5 years ago

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Just starting- week 2 completed 😊

Just completed run 3 week 2. Has a sneaky look at the next run and it jumps from 90 seconds to 3 minutes!! I did get to week 5 a few years ago but I’m now 50...

Just completed run 3 week 2. Has a sneaky look at the next run and it jumps from...

MRSM24682016

•5 years ago

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Novice

Just started my second week.so far so good

Oasi

•5 years ago

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2nd time round and still as good

I started C25K last January and made it to week 6 but had problems with my left foot. Stopped during the summer heatwave as it was too intense outside. I...

I started C25K last January and made it to week 6 but had problems with my left ...

auntielou

•5 years ago

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5k parkrun achieved

I completed my first 5k Parkrun yesterday morning and I feel fantastic and somewhat emotional! It was beautiful to have the volunteers there applauding you as...

I completed my first 5k Parkrun yesterday morning and I feel fantastic and somew...

ReggieBear

•5 years ago

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Morning walk

So today I woke up at 7am and decided that I was going to have a long walk. I got myself out of bed and went downstairs to make myself some scrambled eggs on...

So today I woke up at 7am and decided that I was going to have a long walk. I go...

JG94

•5 years ago

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Week 8 run 1

Glad I took your advice and did the flat route as it was one of those tough runs but got through it. Week 8 run 1 tomorrow.

Glad I took your advice and did the flat route as it was one of those tough runs...

Keeponrunning1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1 -Sore Calf

Just completed Week 2 Run 1 and surprisingly found it easier than week 1 in the sense that not stopping and starting as often was more comfortable. However,...

Just completed Week 2 Run 1 and surprisingly found it easier than week 1 in the ...

Kimbov

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1 R2 done!

Looked like a bandit for my 2nd Couch to 5k run but it really helped with my asthma. Pleased with how it went, went slightly further than the first time (1.5m...

Looked like a bandit for my 2nd Couch to 5k run but it really helped with my ast...

SeeJillRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Back in the swing!

I was a runner but stopped 12 years ago. So I decided to cycle and was dedicated for about 5 years, doing 20 miles a day commuting. But this has really given...

I was a runner but stopped 12 years ago. So I decided to cycle and was dedicated...

StratBloke

•5 years ago

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Week 2 complete!

Aided by the wind en route home...what can I say, if you’ve got it use it 😉 Happy Sunday everyone! Hope you all have fabulous and successful weeks x

Aided by the wind en route home...what can I say, if you’ve got it use it 😉 Hap...

NewRunner1119

•5 years ago

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Back in the swing!

I was a runner but stopped 12 years ago. So I decided to cycle and was dedicated for about 5 years, doing 20 miles a day commuting. But this has really given...

I was a runner but stopped 12 years ago. So I decided to cycle and was dedicated...

StratBloke

•5 years ago

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Ouch

Completed week 3 all going well then today my hip/ top of leg hurts even to walk. Don’t remember hurting it.

Completed week 3 all going well then today my hip/ top of leg hurts even to walk...

Robinrun

•5 years ago

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RED running/walking through RED January ❤️

Hey lovely friends ❤️ I've not posted in a short while, but thought I'd just update on recent happenings. I ran about 4 to 5 weeks ago last but have been...

Hey lovely friends ❤️ I've not posted in a short while, but thought I'd just u...

quirkybee

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk 6 - Done.

So pleased with my W6R3 today. Bitterly cold and a strong wind to run into for 50% of the run, but I did the full 25 mins (plus 45 seconds), covered 4.1km and...

So pleased with my W6R3 today. Bitterly cold and a strong wind to run into for 5...

Joster

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduation Day

That was hard! It was windy, and that wind is icy cold 🥶 At times I honestly didn’t think I could make it but I just slowed down, tried to catch my breath,...

That was hard! It was windy, and that wind is icy cold 🥶 At times I honestly d...

E27M14

Graduate•5 years ago

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Ear today !!

Hi guys !! Just completed run one of week five !! Quite cool and breezy around the parkland this morning but rather enjoyed our run out today despite my...

Hi guys !! Just completed run one of week five !! Quite cool and breezy around t...

Fit4life

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1, run 1

Finally......... achieved first run today, flu just about gone, onwards & upwards. Note to self, wear a hat or head band next time 💨👂

Finally......... achieved first run today, flu just about gone, onwards & upward...

Beginnershike

•5 years ago

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Graduation day 👩‍🎓 🏃🏼‍♀️

Well I’ve only just gone and done it!!!! Week 9 run 3 complete! I was so eager to go and do I forget to my strava app to track it... doh! But I know from the...

Well I’ve only just gone and done it!!!! Week 9 run 3 complete! I was so eager t...

Ploddingmum

•5 years ago

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I completed week 7!!!

So today I completed week 7. My legs felt awesome but my breathing felt way off! It felt laboured and felt like I couldn’t get enough into my lungs! But...

So today I completed week 7. My legs felt awesome but my breathing felt way off!...

Scruffbag134

•5 years ago

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W9:2, the penultimate one

Having learned since the last run (sign of intelligence, that), I left the house in far less clothing than seems appropriate for this time of year. The wind...

Having learned since the last run (sign of intelligence, that), I left the house...

ktsok

Graduate•5 years ago

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Cold vs Hot weather

Does anyone else feel the cold weather makes running more difficult? I should note that I'm a person who was born in the wrong country (Scotland), I love the...

Does anyone else feel the cold weather makes running more difficult? I should n...

Running_Giraffe

Graduate•5 years ago

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Growth mindset

So last week as some of you know (thanks for the comments) I didn’t complete w7 R3.....but today I am on the treadmill and I will complete this! Wish me...

So last week as some of you know (thanks for the comments) I didn’t complete w7 ...

Scruffbag134

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2019

I'm back! :)

New to group

Wk9run1

Starting in the morning!!!

Ran 5K

At Last Week 9

Is it me?

Loosing motivation

Just starting- week 2 completed 😊

Novice

2nd time round and still as good

5k parkrun achieved

Morning walk

Week 8 run 1

Week 2 Run 1 -Sore Calf

W1 R2 done!

Back in the swing!

Week 2 complete!

Back in the swing!

Ouch

RED running/walking through RED January ❤️

Wk 6 - Done.

Graduation Day

Ear today !!

Week 1, run 1

Graduation day 👩‍🎓 🏃🏼‍♀️

I completed week 7!!!

W9:2, the penultimate one

Cold vs Hot weather

Growth mindset

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